​ This infographic is from 2014, but I felt compelled to share it today because some of the smartest people I know still believe that certain added sugars are good for us.

Please remember that added sugar, defined as sugars and syrups added to foods during processing, preparation or at the table, offers zero nutritional benefit. Most of us eat way too much sugar and it’s making us sick.

Check out an earlier post for more information on how much sugar is safe to eat. And, to find out if you’re choosing the “healthiest” sugar, check out this fun infographic by Noelle Campbell.